Prestige Ally shares story of God’s blessings

Rejecting the notion of coincidence or good luck, reggae artiste Prestige Ally wholly believes in the concept of blessings, which he articulates in his latest song, ' Born Blessed'.

"I've seen good things happen in my life, and after a while mi reach the conclusion that a nuh luck, ah blessed me blessed. So this song, Born Blessed, is a testimony of my life. I have seen blessings move in my life in wondrous ways that must be the hand of God," he said. Prestige Ally said that the response he has received so far "is the biggest for any song I ever did".

He is fast-tracking plans to come to Jamaica to shoot a video for the project, which was released on the Press Star label.

"I have to share the story of God's blessings with everyone. I have hit rock bottom ... found my father in the US, got my papers and filed for all my brothers and sisters. I know my life is blessed. God is with me always," he said.

Born Ali Higgins in Kingston, Prestige Ally moved to Spanish Town, St Catherine, before relocating with his family to Clarendon. Music became the outlet for him to explore his feelings and emotions. He was inspired by his peers to pursue music and began to perform at community and school events, but athletics was his priority during his teen years.

During his high-school years at Clarendon College, he distinguished himself as an athlete, running the 400 and 800 metres events. Years after migrating to the US, he began to pursue music seriously. He generated attention with songs such as covers of American R&B group Surface's You Are My Everything and Oh Girl by The Chilites. He later changed his name to Prestige Ally and started Prest Star Music.

Among his recordings are Number 1 Girl, and his latest release Anything, a song which he said tackles matters of the heart.